Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF

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Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

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Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF vs Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

When comparing Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 and Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 which weighs 281 g, compared to the loser Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF which weighs 361 g.

Winner: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 22.1 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 24 cm for Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF.

Winner: Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8:

Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF Sony FE 35mm f/1.8
Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CFSony FE 35mm f/1.8

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BrandZeissSony
Weight361 g281 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length40 mm35 mm
Largest Aperture21.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance24 cm22.1 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread6755
StabilizationNoNo
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesMissing


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Zeiss Batis Distagon 2/40 CF and Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 was last updated on August 14, 2025.